DuPont Response to COVID-19 Prevention and Control
Apr, 15 2020
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus continues to spread across the world, we're working around the clock to deliver solutions that help with prevention and control of this global pandemic, while keeping our employees safe. Find the latest updates and resources below:
Latest News:
May 7, 2021
Collaboration in Crisis - new documentary film from BBC Storyworks
March 12, 2021
Tyvek® Supports COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
August 20, 2020
Ansell joins #TyvekTogether Program to produce gowns for COVID-19 response
August 11, 2020
DuPont collaborates with Home Depot to donate Tyvek® material to Kaiser Permanente for isolation gowns
August 4, 2020
Under Armour Supports Hometown Heroes in Fight Against COVID-19
July 24, 2020
FR facial protection for emergency response against COVID-19 exposure
July 21, 2020
Ferrara Manufacturing adds a PPE division to their operation through #TyvekTogether
July 8, 2020
WARNING: Increase cases of Fraudulent Tyvek® garments being marketed
June 10, 2020
Thermaxx, Lowe’s and DuPont collaborate to support needs for PPE made with #TyvekTogether material
May 21, 2020
DuPont™ Tyvek® Supports In-Hospital Decontamination of Used N95 Respirator Masks
May 20, 2020
DuPont Joins the Gerber PPE Task Force to Help Increase PPE Garment Supply
May 19, 2020
Merrow and DuPont: Collaborating to meet the needs for Tyvek® PPE gowns in the U.S.
May 19, 2020
DuPont Announces Importance of Flame-Resistant Face Coverings made with Nomex® During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 15, 2020
DuPont Launches #TyvekTogether Increasing Protective Garment Supply
April 8, 2020
DuPont™ Tyvek® Activates Airbridge Operation to Speed Up PPE supply for COVID-19 Response
April 6, 2020
Cummins and DuPont partner to use filter technology to supply critical material for N95 respirator masks
In these unprecedented times, it's vital we come together to help our heroes get the PPE they need to stay protected.
To meet the growing need for critical protection and supplies in the fight against COVID-19, we’re increasing capacity of Tyvek® protective fabric and working with our partners to get it to the front lines quickly.
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DuPont PPE Solutions
DuPont PPE Solutions
Employee Safety
Employee Safety
News & Media
News & Media
Health Resources
Health Resources
DuPont Mobilizes COVID-19 Response Efforts
At a time of great human need, DuPont scientists, engineers, and countless employees are working together to deliver solutions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Across our businesses, we're working around the clock to deliver essential solutions to help those most desperately in need.
Media Coverage
DuPont, FedEx to expedite personal protective equipment shipments to US
April 8, 2020 | CNBC
DuPont in collaboration with FedEx and the Department of Health and Human Services is airlifting PPE supplies for front-line health-care workers. CNBC’s Seema Mody reports.
DuPont expediting production of Tyvek hazmat suits for health care workers
DuPont is expediting production and delivery of a product critical to protecting U.S. doctors and nurses during the coronavirus pandemic: Tyvek hazmat suits, which offer medical personnel the best protection from contracting the virus themselves.
Photo: Lindsey Wasson / Reuters
DuPont's plant in Chesterfield ramps up Tyvek production to help combat coronavirus outbreak
March 12, 2020 | Richmond Times Dispatch
While health care workers worldwide respond to the coronavirus outbreak, hundreds of employees at DuPont’s Spruance manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County are working to ramp up production of a material that helps shield those front-line fighters from the virus.
Photo: Daniel Sangjib MIN/RTD
DuPont PPE Solutions
The DuPont Safety business is working tirelessly to help those directly impacted by the virus, including first responders on the front lines. Thousands of DuPont employees are working around the clock in all parts of the world to increase capacity of protective garments during this time of high demand.
Our Tyvek® manufacturing operations run 24 hours a day and the nine global manufacturing facilities that produce garments are also working overtime to increase capacity. We have an experienced global manufacturing network that is fully activated and prioritizing the needs of frontline response personnel in the most impacted regions combatting the Coronavirus. Our focused and capable teams continue to address this global health crisis, and we are prepared to navigate through these challenging circumstances with our Core Values at the forefront of everything we do.
More information:
Website:
DuPont Personal Protective Equipment
Downloads:
DuPont™ Kevlar® Laundering Guide for Cut Resistant Apparel
DuPont Nomex® FR Face Coverings for COVID-19 Exposure
Safety & Construction Open letter to channel partners April 8, 2020
DuPont Safety and PPE COVID-19 FAQ (rev. 3/26)
Technical Bulletin: Coronaviruses
DuPont Personal Protection COVID-19 Supply Update (rev. 3/25)
Memo on cleaning/disinfecting Tychem® garments for COVID-19
Memo on cleaning/disinfecting Nomex® FR/AR Apparel for COVID-19
Nomex® Aramid Fiber Laundering Guide
Guidance on Use of Layered Solutions to Address COVID-19 Contamination Concerns with High Arc Suits
Employee Safety
The health and safety of our employees is our highest priority. We have corporate, regional and local crisis management teams in place actively monitoring, preparing and managing our COVID-19 response around the clock. We are implementing our safety plans and protocols based on World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and recommendations to help prevent the spread of the virus.
As cases expand globally, we've updated travel restrictions, and are providing new guidance to ensure we continue to serve our customers’ needs while practicing safe and healthy measures to contain and mitigate the spread of infection at our sites and offices. In that regard, we have taken several strong actions, including:
- Suspending international travel and restricting all other travel to business critical only.
- Mandatory self-quarantine measures for employees at risk of exposure.
- Limiting access to our sites.
- Conducting enhanced and more frequent cleaning services at all facilities.
- Encouraging employees to practice social distancing, proper handwashing and hygiene practices.
- Canceling participation at all large meetings, both internally and externally.
- Requiring employees to work from home where possible
FEATURE STORY:
Meet Dr. Suzanne Sherman, DuPont's Chief Medical Officer
Health Resources:
World Health Organization
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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